antihistamine and elderly

I personally don't take antihistamine but just some advice I read that - antihistamine suppresses the immune system - never thought about it before - they work like steroids - some very good advice on another forum was - do not take antihistamine if you have lyme I am sure some of you already knew this but just thought I would mention it

m not elderly since I read the older you are the more you bruise. Does anyone have a remedy to prevent or at least reduce this bruising? The immunotherapy is helping me. I'm just really embarrased of all the bruises.

What kind were you taking?

My allergist told me to try Claritin tabs instead of gel caps but I took one after having my allergy shot and I broke out in hives again. Now all the pollen is out and my eyes are really itchy and red and I have a hard time seeing at work. I tried taking Atarax last night to see if that would help more than Benadryl. Big mistake since I woke up broke out in bad hives. I had to wait to get home to take benadryl since I am not 100% certain that Benadryl does not give me hives.

I personally take a claritin everyday. I have seasonal allergies and pet dander makes my eyes and face really itchy. My Dr OKed it and said its totally safe. Hope this helps.

I had prior to the vet visit above been given Wilson one half Benedryl 25 mg Antihistamine morning and evening, in the hope it would clear up the paw problem. A couple weeks of this did not produce any improvement. I then checked and saw recommendations to use 1 - 2 mg per pound. As Wilson is j20+ pounds my does level was low. I have decided to continue giving him Benadryl but now one 25 mg capsule morning and night. Hope it keeps his paws and general itch problems under control.

Had an eczema with itching outbreak on forehead area and took a Benadryl antihistamine pill. Fine for 24 hours, then took another and that night had a three hour AFib episode. I remember about 20 years ago, I last took an antihistamine and got flutters. Is there a connection between AFib and antihistamine, ie have others an opinion or experience of this?

Hi. 5'10" Gent, and brand spankin newbie to this site. i just turned 56 in April. In my journal August. 12, 2013, I recorded wgt. 247.5 lb, BP 157/101, severe depression & anxiety with heaart palpitations and mid-nightime panic attacks. Also using CPAP setting of 14cm for severe sleep apnea, and suffered almost daily migraines. Plus my triglicerides were, as my dr put it, "through the roof!

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine and is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching and other allergies. So, as mentioned above it dries out the secretions and hence is not recommended in lung disorders. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

My elderly mother has Alzheimer's Disease, she is 87, and recently developed elevated Liver Enzymes. Her geriatrician stopped all her meds including those for Alzheimers to stabilize her liver. Once her Liver stabilized, the doctor introduced Risperdal stating that it is less liver antagonistic. I have read much about Risperdal being fatal to the elderly but I have also read that given in low doses it is quite effective.

try clariton oral, nasal crom and allaway(eyes) or just try the clariton and alaway first and if needed add the nasalceom. I have severe allergies to cats and dogs, pollen etc. and it works for me.

Apply calamine lotion at the site of the lesions and see if it helps. You could take some oral antihistamine medications like cetrizine or loratadine. You need to maintain a good personal hygiene . Wear lose comfortable clothes. Wash all your linen and towels etc with a disinfectant solution. Anti-itch drugs, often antihistamine, may reduce the itch during a flare up of eczema, and the reduced scratching in turn reduces damage and irritation to the skin.

He is unaware of what real withdrawal is like and reading here about the vomiting and stress to the body, his heart cannot take it. We are very scared and do not know what to do with him. He will not do treatment in a center. What are our options? His physician has been his doctor for over 50 years and has given him is perscription and is too old and disengaged to try to help. Suggestions?? Much appreciated.

They had given me a steroid shot and steroid pills to continue taking for about 8-10 days. Along with a antihistamine. They worked and rash was cleared up. The same rash appeared about 2 weeks later again i went to the doctor and they did the same routine (steroid and antihistamine). Cleared up again. Now 2 weeks later the same rash is back but not as severe. This time there is redness in my face as well.

What do you think about Valium and the elderly, Ryan?

How very kind you are to respond so quickly. I found comfort in your words. Smokie has been my reason to get up each day, he's been my room mate and companion and comforter all these years.After 15 years he still suckles my thumb to fall a sleep. He has stopped doing this a bout 2 weeks ago. He is a little stand offish when it comes to other people. Check out my page and you will see I have a few photos of Him and also my Mom's baby boy, Shadow. Have a beautiful day, and thank you again.

Joan Has your mother had Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 levels checked. Many elderly people do not produce enough of these vitamins and this can produce signs of dementia. Check out the website www.doctoryourself.com. Vitamin C is also a great healer in large divided doses and may work to prevent future UTI's. Look into niacin or niacinamide for relaxation at night. Aricept is also a medication that sometimes helps with the forgetflness.

Have your cat checked out for Hyperthyroidism and feline diabetes. They're fairly common illnesses in a cat of that age...and both would fit the symptoms you describe.

Yes, could be pain, could be sight problems and could just be old age and dementia. Next time you are at the Vet, ask about her vision. As a matter of fact, how is her hearing???

Hullo Ireneo I am almost 66 yrs old working full time at a very busy hospital in New Zealand, and I too get shortness of breath, ....I had it checked out when a heart murmer was detected, and I have an Aoertic Stenosis of moderate severity,,,,,,I continue to live a very busy life and feel great.....Please dont' ignore any health systems such as shortness of breath.....take care .....

I have heard that Suboxone could be used for pain in the elderly population to take the place of the many pain medications they may be on. such as morphine and Oxycodone Does anyone do this and how would I approach my Mother's Doctor about this. .

If an elderly person is on SSRI for depression and it isn't helping and she is becoming more angry, agitated, since the med.

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